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Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows

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Those and other findings published Tuesday from the research corporation RAND highlight several ongoing challenges for instruction in math, where nationwide student achievement has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels and the gap between the highest and lowest-performing students in math has continued to grow.

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Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.

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That decision paid off: In two years, from 2021 to 2023, tests showed third graders reading at grade level jumped from 9 percent to 31 percent, and those achieving math proficiency went from just 5 percent to 27 percent. Maness said the addition of tutors during the school day also deepened students feelings of connectedness in school.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes.

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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Biggest challenge: MDCPS’ challenge was to increase graduation rates so that at least 90 percent of students will graduate with a standard high school diploma by 2020. Solution: One of the district’s strategies to address student achievement through the use of technology was the implementation of the Digital Convergence initiative.

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Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten

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Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Their science achievement gaps remained fairly stable from third grade through eighth grade.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

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Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

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We asked education experts to share their thoughts regarding student success priorities in 2025 (find 50 edtech predictions for 2025 here )–discover what they had to say: Across the country, there is growing consensus and demand for high school transformation. –Dr. .

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